Gianfranco Ferre fall 2011 Milan Fashion Week handbags

Gucci, designed by Frida Giannini, showed their fall 2011 collection today during Milan Fashion Week and it showed signs of the 1970's influence as well as vivid colors remaining important for fall. Gucci sent models down the runway in culottes, long hemlines with long slits, wide leg trouser pants, an occasional bow at the neckline, pencil skirts and vivid colors mixed with traditional basic black, brown and white. The fabrications used for the collection include mohair, python, fox, mink,

fashion week: Investor rescues Gianfranco Ferré label at last minute The Guardian Models take to the catwalk for the Gianfranco Ferré autumn/winter 2011 collection at Milan fashion week. Photograph: Luca Bruno/AP Gianfranco Ferré, one of the grand masters of Italian fashion , was a name set...

Blumarine sent their fall 2011 collection down the Milan Fashion Week runway today and it was full of bright and tonal ensembles. The vivid colors were shown together with shoes and handbags matching the fabric from the tops and skirts. The collection evoked a 1960's and early 1970's vibe,...

Gucci also created a long, rectangular daytime clutch for the fall 2011 Milan Fashion Week runway. The long, daytime clutch was made from shiny python and could easily fit a wallet, smart phone, keys and lipstick. There were also classic hobo handbags on the runway in python and smooth...

Gucci, designed by Frida Giannini, showed their fall 2011 collection today during Milan Fashion Week and it showed signs of the 1970's influence as well as vivid colors remaining important for fall. Gucci sent models down the runway in culottes, long hemlines with long slits, wide leg trouser pants, an occasional bow at the neckline, pencil skirts and vivid colors mixed with traditional basic black, brown and white. The fabrications used for the collection include mohair, python, fox, mink,

Etro sent their fall 2011 collection down the Milan Fashion Week runway today and it was full of traditional Etro prints, relaxed trouser pants, vibrant neutrals mixed together and three distinct handbags; the north/south tote, the long strap shoulder bag and the daytime clutch. The...

The collection was a stark move away from the 1970's trend which was so prominent during New York Fashion Week and touched upon during London Fashion Week. The D & G collection also signals the 1980's trend could be huge for 2012 as the 1970's become dated once again by the end of 2011....

included mini Lady Bags, exotic hobo handbags, the daytime clutch and shoulder bags. The shoulder straps on the handbags were either long, hitting the model at the hip bone or short allowing the bag to be tucked under the armpit.
To view an edited version of the Gucci runway show from Milan...